CHAPTER 3
Erestor paced the gardens. Not only had be broken poor Elladan's heart, but now he would be questioned by Lord Elrond on why he had disappeared so suddenly. He plopped down on the nearest bench and put his face in his hands.
"It is all hopeless. I love him, yet he will never love me. Maybe I can find another to love that is not him."
Erestor knew he was trying to convince himself that everything would be okay. Then he heard a soft laugh.
" Angry at yourself again mellon nin? "
Erestor looked up and there stood Glorfindel. Erestor made an attempt to laugh with him, but he ended up wracked with sobs. He lowered his head again quickly to hid the tears, which by now Glorfindel had already seen. Glorfindel sat beside Erestor and rubbed his back gently.
"Shhh mellon nin. All will be well."
Erestor sniffed and shook his head.
" No it will not. I broke Elladan's heart and its all because I love Elrond. I cannot hide anymore Glorfindel. I must tell him lest I fade from my own grief."
They heard foot steps coming their way. Erestor looked up to see who was standing there and his eyes widened. The figure's eyes looked angry.
" You love who?"
Erestor watched Glorfindel stand slowly.
" Peace mellon nin."
Erestor lowered his head.
" Glorfindel, can I speak with him alone?"
Glorfindel nodded and bid them farewell. Erestor kept his head lowered.
" Now that you know who I love Elladan, will you have my heart broken as I have broken yours?"
Elladan stood before Erestor and pulled him into an embrace.
" I would never wish that."
They heard someone clearing their throat. Erestor's eyes widened. It was Elrond. Elrond raised an eyebrow before glaring at Erestor.
" Elladan, can you please leave us for a moment? Erestor and I need to have a talk."
TBC...